Argan Reports Record Q1 Revenue of $291.0 Million, EPS Rises to $3.24
Argan, Inc. reported results for the three months ended April 30, 2026, with revenue up 50.2% year over year to $291.0 million and net income of $46.1 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, versus $1.60 a year earlier. Gross margin rose to 21.0% and the company held $973.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments with no debt, though backlog fell to $2.8 billion from $2.9 billion.
Key points
- Revenue of $291.0 million, up $97.3 million or 50.2% from $193.7 million a year earlier
- Net income of $46.1 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, versus $22.6 million, or $1.60, a year earlier
- Project backlog of approximately $2.8 billion at April 30, 2026, down from $2.9 billion at January 31, 2026
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.500 per share versus $0.375 a year earlier
The filing
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